Next month, I hope to have confirmation on a large infusion of FEDERAL funding to help continue our progress on the South End Water & Sewer project. We have been waiting 2 years for this funding! Stay tuned! The Roost Estates and Sage Hill neighborhoods will be undergoing some traffic sign realignment and replacements this spring to ensure compliance with [...]

Thanks to our residents in Menands’ South End for their cooperation and patience as we work through the Water and Sewer upgrades. We understand it is disruptive, but it will be worth the effort when completed. The project is on a brief winter break. A schedule for this spring 2026 will be posted as we get into the new year [...]

Thank you to all the Menands residents who came out and voted in the recent Town of Colonie elections. Participation for Menands was higher than usual. Your voice, your vote. South End water and sewer work continues to move ahead. We have encountered some bumps along the way, but our DPW is working with the contractor to minimize disruptions. Reminder [...]

I was honored to participate in the official Grand Opening of the Tuscan Bakery at 100 Broadway in Mid-City Plaza. Check out their array of breads, desserts, and other baked goods. Eat Local! I also participated in eBizDocs (85 Broadway) 25th anniversary – for 15 years they have been in Menands. We congratulate them and will continue to support their [...]

The renovations are complete at the new Village Boardroom at 250 Broadway in our main municipal building. We have improved the audio and video so everyone can attend in person OR online to participate in our municipal administration. Check the Village webpage, menandsny.gov, for links to our bi-monthly meetings. The official project groundbreaking for the South End Infrastructure Project was [...]

Bangkok Cuisine at 728 N Pearl St (former Il Faro), a Thai Fusion restaurant and bar, is now open. This is their second location in the capital region. Check them out at bangkokcuisineny.com/ We celebrated another year in Menands at our Menands Community Night held at Ganser-Smith Park on August 20th. It was a great time! Music, food, and entertainment. [...]